Aztec emperor Montezuma had a nephew, Cuitlahac, whose name meant “plenty of excrement.”
Aztec emperor Montezuma had a nephew, Cuitlahac, whose name meant “plenty of excrement.”
Armored knights raised their visors to identify themselves when they rode past their king. This custom has become the modern military salute.
Armored knights raised their visors to identify themselves when they rode past their king. This custom has become the modern military salute.
Armadillos have four babies at a time and they are always all the same sex.
Armadillos have four babies at a time and they are always all the same sex.
Armadillos are the only animal besides humans that can get leprosy.
Armadillos are the only animal besides humans that can get leprosy.
An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.
An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.
An animal epidemic is called an epizootic.
An animal epidemic is called an epizootic.
America’s first nudist organization was founded in 1929, by 3 men.
America’s first nudist organization was founded in 1929, by 3 men.
America once issued a 5-cent bill.
America once issued a 5-cent bill.
Almost a quarter of the land area of Los Angeles is taken up by automobiles.
Almost a quarter of the land area of Los Angeles is taken up by automobiles.
All porcupines float in water.
All porcupines float in water.